Opportunity
SAM #140606-26-0009
NOAA Sole Source Contract for NCMA World Congress 2026 Event Services
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
140606-26-0009
NAICS
611430
NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, intends to award a sole source contract for participation in the NCMA World Congress 2026 event in Orlando, FL. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Contracting office: Corporate Services Acquisition Division, Silver Spring, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - National Contract Management Association (NCMA) (exclusive provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional and management development training services - Participation in NCMA World Congress 2026 event - No physical products or part numbers requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; NCMA is the only authorized provider for this event - No authorized resellers or alternative sources - Event services to be delivered in Orlando, FL - Procurement classified under NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - Period of performance covers several days during the World Congress event in Orlando, FL.
Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract to National Contract Management Association (NCMA) for World Congress 2026 in Orlando, FL. It is the intent of the Government to process this procurement under RFO FAR Part 12 and to ultimately award a firm fixed priced (FFP) purchase order on a sole source basis to NCMA, which has no authorized resellers. Performance is anticipated to begin on July 26, 2026 and end on July 30, 2026. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; no solicitation is forthcoming. Any party interested in submitting questions or concerns regarding this notice or the Government's intent to sole source may contact the Contracting Officer, Pierre Smith at pierre.s.smith@noaa.gov by 4:00 PM Eastern TIme on May 22, 2026. NOAA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.